12 countries to take part in CII Agro Tech

Chandigarh, Nov 14 (PTI) As many as 12 countries will participate in biennial agro-technology and business fair, CII Agro Tech 2016, starting from November 19.

The 12th edition of CII Agro Tech 2016 to be inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee along with Israel President Reuven Rivlin as the Guest of Honour on November 20 will showcase latest advancements in the farming technology for both businesses and visiting farmers, said a CII release.

The 12 countries which are participating in the fair include US, Denmark, Turkey, Israel, Spain, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, the UK, China and South Africa.

International participation is the major attraction with countries displaying latest technologies, products and services, new launches and live demonstrations of innovations happening in the industry, it said.

Among the prominent experts to share their experiences in the industry include Agri-Tech specialist, Luis Mulet from UK who will be attending the fair and providing collaboration and partnering opportunities in the areas of Animal Science, Plant Science and Precision Agriculture.

A special session on India-Canada partnership in Agriculture is a major highlight of the fair, which will be attended by Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Province of Ontario, Canada, release said.

UK, which has one of the most highly regarded agricultural technology sectors in the world, will be participating in CII Agro Tech 2016 for the first time.

The partner country this time is Israel, while focus countries are Canada and Germany while guest country is Great Britain. PTI CHS MR

This is unedited, unformatted feed from the Press Trust of India wire.

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